Ikea announces further expansion with opening of first Irish distribution centre

New site will employ more than 200 people and cut delivery times down to three days, the company said 

credit: IKEA Ireland, Robbie Reynolds.

Furniture giant Ikea has announced a further expansion into Ireland with the opening of its first-ever logistics and distribution centre in the country. 

Located in Rathcoole in Dublin, the centre spans over 27,000 square metres and has a storage capacity of 20,000 cubic metres - double the size of Croke park - with the Swedish retailer adding it will allow deliveries to reach Irish customers in three days.